It is finally done, 79 Tahiti

[Tyler&Emily]

I want to thank all of the hot boat family for there advise, kick in the rear end occasionally, parts, and know how that helped me and my son and daughter complete this project, there are a few I am going to list but there are countless more that I have not and I appoligize for that, I bought this from a gentleman in california off ebay, less motor, interior, gauges, wiring and we put a lot of hard work into it, and I am pretty proud of my children for lending a hand and getting it done, the pictures are taken today 11-11-07 prior to heading to the lake in a beautiful 49 degrees here in Mass. but we went anyway. It ran great, a little timing to tune in and the water flow to the headers but it was great. Once again I want to thank a bunch of people, mostly for a good kick in the ass when needed, they know who they are, and I believe I am stronger for it as well.
Thanks:
Lady Warhawk
Promod
Condor TX-19
Tomply 32
Squirt'nmyload
The southern ***boat family
Beast of the East
Tyler & Emily to say the least !
I have promised my son that we would be at Lake Anne and Lake James next year, so we shall, I look forward to seeing everyone next year, and hope every one has a blessed and happy holiday season. I have relocated to the Mass area for a wonderful career move in August of this year, and hope to find some folks in the Western mass and Conn area to play with.

[squirt'nmyload]

glad i could help out......thats awesome that you did all that with your kids!

[pancho]

very nice,my first quote un quote hot boat was a 77 tahiti and i had nuttn but fun with it,still wonder where it ended up

[DRAG'N FEVER]

Great Job! I feel your excitment of that first run.
I just finished a three year project with my two boys on a 1975 Taylor Craft, Called "Drag N Fever".
You need to bring it down to Palatka for the Toys For Tots run November 30. It's going to be a good time and a great place to show off your boat.

[fat rat]

Both boats look really good.............but you are never really finished, there's always something to do..........enjoy and hope to see you out on the water one day. :cool:
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[Murray PE 857]

Nice job on both boats. I am very curious to see how the Taylor runs. Without a doubt that is the most engine I've ever seen in a Taylor SS.

[DRAG'N FEVER]

You are right!!! It will never be finished, there is always somthing to change or add:) .
The engine is a BBC 509ci, Dart block, blown, fuel injected, Alc injected & intercooled. Depending on pully changes for the blower it produces up to 1400hp on pump gas and 1600hp on racing gas.
Top speed is only 86mph on the gps for now @ 1200hp. It weighs in at 3600lbs with 110gl of gas. Need more pump and ride plate work to get any faster.:)

[DRAG'N FEVER]

Whats in the Tahiti, 460?

[Tyler&Emily]

The Tahiti has a mild built 460, runs great, minor tuning but will work on it more in the spring.

[RaceBoat Rus]

did I say wow ? both of these boats are coming to the Toys for tots tour.. Sensational

[CVX20]

:) Your boat looks really nice, Good job! :)
I wish my project was DONE!
Be sure to take it to the Toys for Tots event in Morganton NC. next year.
The Thunder on the James gathering is usually the last weekend of September.

[jetboat]

its a great felling when it all comes together,plus its nice to see a ''FORD''.since i also hac a ford, you might want to think about adding a second breather on the othervalve cover the same size as the other.and some tome depending on the build,it helps so you dont blow oil out the sending unit.just some helpfull ideas that i had to do.very good job.

[sleekcrafter]

:) Your boat looks really nice, Good job! :)
I wish my project was DONE!
Be sure to take it to the Toys for Tots event in Morganton NC. next year.
The Thunder on the James gathering is usually the last weekend of September.
If this will make you feel better Fred, heres where I'm at.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/17406101_0253-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/17406101_0242-med.jpg

[BoatPI]

Nice boat. I saw your header on East and thought I would jump in. I sold amny Tahiti's back then. Most were Fords and jets, a few I/o's before ceasing production. As an FYI they were owned by Bell Industries and made in Cerritos CA. And like yours most can with Road Runner trailers built in San Dimas, CA.

[sleekcrafter]

:) Your boat looks really nice, Good job! :)
I wish my project was DONE!
Be sure to take it to the Toys for Tots event in Morganton NC. next year.
The Thunder on the James gathering is usually the last weekend of September.
If this will make you feel better Fred, heres where I'm at.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/17406101_0253-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/17406101_0242-med.jpg